Classic Smash Burger
Classic Smash Burger is a quick American burger: about 25 minutes from start to finish, for 4 servings. Ground beef, burger buns and American cheese slices carry the flavour. The cooking is mostly grilling. With 32 g of protein per serving (about 520 calories), it is a filling option.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 520 kcal
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 800 gground beef
- 4burger buns
- 8 slicesAmerican cheese
- 1white onion
- 8 slicesdill pickles
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 30 gbutter
Instructions
- Preheat grill to high heat. Divide Ground beef into 8 equal balls, about 100g each. Season generously with Salt and Black pepper.
- Slice White onion into thin rings. Toast Burger buns on the grill, cut side down, with a thin layer of Butter until golden brown.
- Place beef balls on the hottest part of the grill and smash flat with a heavy spatula. Cook for 2 minutes until edges are deeply charred and crispy.
- Flip patties, immediately top each with an American cheese slices, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Stack two patties on each toasted bun. Top with White onion rings and Dill pickles. Serve immediately.
Cook’s notes
Use ground beef with about 20 percent fat; leaner meat does not get the same crispy edges. Smash the balls once, firmly, in the first few seconds, and do not press again. A cast-iron skillet or griddle works if you do not have a grill.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 520 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Carbs
- 34 g
Approximate values for one serving.
About this recipe
- Cuisine: American
- Dish type: Burger
- In cookbook: Grilling & BBQ
